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Question about registering handguns.
#79184
12/02/2010 5:29 PM
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minnesotahunter
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If you buy a pistol from a private owner, do you have to register it with an FFL? I'm sure some people buy, sell and trade guns all the time, and I doubt they register every one.
Thanks Just want to stay on the right side of the law. MN
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Re: Question about registering handguns.
[Re: minnesotahunter]
#79187
12/02/2010 5:52 PM
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tinkerer
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AFAIK, only if required by State or local ordinance. No federal law requiring registration for private sale.
Larry Tinkerer
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Re: Question about registering handguns.
[Re: tinkerer]
#79188
12/02/2010 7:30 PM
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RioHondoHank
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Actually the background check required for a gun purchase is not registration. The ATF does not get the information on the gun purchased. That info stays with the dealer. Of course with a new gun it is traceable from the manufacture to the dealer to the purchaser. But if you buy a used gun from a dealer there is no way to trace it short of going thru every dealers records in the country.
Hank
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Re: Question about registering handguns.
[Re: minnesotahunter]
#79198
12/02/2010 10:52 PM
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s4s4u
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If you sell a handgun to an individual it is in your best interest that they have a P2P or P2C (MN) and also get their DL number. Scratch out a bill of sale with the gun's serial number on it and have them sign it, along with their name and address, and number from the DL. A photocopy of the DL and permit(s) would be even better, write the purchase agreement on the photocopy. This way if the gun is/was used in a crime prior/after the sale you have your assets covered. I would expect the same when purchasing.
This is not required by law, unless you are a dealer.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Question about registering handguns.
[Re: s4s4u]
#79215
12/03/2010 9:31 AM
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wapitirod
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only if it's across state lines does it have to go to a ffl first so if you buy one on line from one of us not in mn then yes unless like previously stated there is a state or local ordinance but what is a good idea to do is get the serial # and call local law einforcement. I know here in OR you can call the state police and they'll tell you within a minute or two if the gun is stolen.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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Re: Question about registering handguns.
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#79224
12/03/2010 7:08 PM
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Definately CYA when transferring any gun these days. I have sold several handguns over the past 5 years and have made the folks I sold them to bring me a handgun permit from their county sheriff. You can never be to safe.
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